"Marching Falcons" Small Ensemble Honors Veterans
On Monday, November 12th, all the Rowan County bands prepared to participate in our Veterans Day Ceremonies... but the weather had other plans, delivering a cold, rainy day. However, that didn't stop the bands from honoring our veterans! Each band put together a small ensemble and performed their parade music and then combined for a joint performance of "America" for residents at both the Lutheran Home and the Retirement Community at Trinity Oaks!
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Marching Falcons at Porter Ridge Pirate Cove Classic!
On Saturday, October 27th, the "Marching Falcons" performed their last competitive show of the 2018 season at the Porter Ridge High School Pirate Cove Classic in Indian Trail, NC. Against solid competition, the "Marching Falcons" ended the day with awards for 2nd Place Music, 3rd Place General Effect, 2nd Place Percussion and 2nd Place Colorguard. It was a great performance (and a beautiful sunset!) to wrap up the 2018 competition season!
2020 All County Jazz Ensemble
Congratulations to our following band members for earning a spot in the 2020 All-County Jazz Ensemble
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Dylan - Trumpet 1
Johne - Trumpet 2
Clinic Information
March 13-14, Salisbury HS
Concert: 6pm (Saturday)
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Dylan - Trumpet 1
Johne - Trumpet 2
Clinic Information
March 13-14, Salisbury HS
Concert: 6pm (Saturday)
RSS Band Students Perform at the UNCG Carolina Band Festival
On February 14-16, 2019 UNC-Greensboro hosted their 30th Annual Carolina Band Festival and Conductors Conference. One of the premier honor bands in the area, students are selected by audition from across the southeastern US. Rowan-Salisbury was represented by 7 students from across the county, including JJ Giddings on trombone. He had the opportunity to perform under the direction of Col. Michael Colburn, formerly the director of the US Marine Band!
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West Rowan Students Featured with Salisbury Symphony
On January 27th, three WRHS students had the opportunity to perform with the Salisbury Symphony on their "Stars!" Concert. Abe Long, JJ Giddings and Dylan Lord performed on the concert opener - music from the new Star Trek. Later, JJ and Dylan performed as featured soloists on Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Horns. They are pictured here with the three soloists from East Rowan along with Dr. David Hagy, Conductor of the Salisbury Symphony! Great job by everyone!
WRHS Students Selected for UNC-Charlotte Honor Band
The second weekend in December always plays host to the UNC-Charlotte Honor Band Clinic. This year, West Rowan had 7 students accepted to perform: Jude (saxophone), Abe (trumpet), JJ (trombone), Dylan (euphonium), Kurt (string bass), Rayne (percussion) and Sean (percussion). Students rehearsed under UNCC directors Dr. Shawn Smith and Dr. Jennifer Whitaker. Congratulations to these students on a job well done!
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WRHS Students Selected for UNC-Wilmington Honor Band
The first weekend in December always plays host to the UNCW Honor Band Clinic. This year, RSS had 21 students selected from 4 different schools, including 7 from West Rowan: Jude (saxophone), Abe (trumpet), JJ (trombone), Eric (euphonium), Dylan (euphonium), Kurt (string bass) and Sean (percussion). Students rehearsed under UNCW director Dr. Talanca and David Robinson, director at Panther Creek HS. Congratulations to these students on a job well done!
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"Marching Falcons" March in 2018 'Tis the Season Parade
On Wednesday, Nov. 21st - the day before Thanksgiving - the "Marching Falcons" are thankful for their surrounding communities and helped to ring in the holiday season with the 'Tis the Season Spectacular Parade through Spencer and Salisbury. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays to all of our West Rowan family and friends!
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"Marching Falcons" Small Ensemble Honors Veterans
On Monday, November 12th, all the Rowan County bands prepared to participate in our Veterans Day Ceremonies... but the weather had other plans, delivering a cold, rainy day. However, that didn't stop the bands from honoring our veterans! Each band put together a small ensemble and performed their parade music and then combined for a joint performance of "America" for residents at both the Lutheran Home and the Retirement Community at Trinity Oaks!
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"Marching Falcons" at Porter Ridge Pirate Cove Classic!
On Saturday, October 27th, the "Marching Falcons" performed their last competitive show of the 2018 season at the Porter Ridge High School Pirate Cove Classic in Indian Trail, NC. Against solid competition, the "Marching Falcons" ended the day with awards for 2nd Place Music, 3rd Place General Effect, 2nd Place Percussion and 2nd Place Colorguard. It was a great performance (and a beautiful sunset!) to wrap up the 2018 competition season!
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"Marching Falcons" Honor 13 Students at "Senior Night"
On Thursday (due to weather) October 25th, West Rowan hosted their annual "Senior Night" recognizing senior athletes before the football game and marching band seniors during halftime. There are 13 wonderful students in 2018 "Marching Falcons" Senior Class and we hope your senior year is the best yet! Best of luck in your future endeavors!
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"Marching Falcons" Perform at North Lincoln "Roundtable"
On Saturday, October 6th, the "Marching Falcons" traveled to the North Lincoln High School "Roundtable Tournament of Bands" for their competitive season opener. After a long (and hot!) day, the band played a great show earning 2nd Place Music Performance, 2nd Place General Effect, 2nd Place Percussion and 2nd Place Overall in Class 1A. Great job!
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2018 "8th Grade Invitational" Draws Largest Crowd Ever!
On Friday, October 5th, the "Marching Falcons" hosted their annual "8th Grade Invitational" drawing a record number of participants from West Rowan and Southeast Middle Schools! The students rehearsed with student leaders after school, performed an opening fanfare, the national anthem and a tunnel for the team, as well as playing in the stands the first half of the game. Students then got a front row seat to the halftime show! Thanks to everyone for coming out!
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"Marching Falcons" Wow the Crowd at 2018 Preview Show!
On Saturday, September 22nd, the "Marching Falcons" participated in the 2018 Rowan County Marching Band Preview. The afternoon began with masterclasses from collegiate faculty and professional musicians working with students around campus. The national anthem was performed by a mixed brass ensemble, each school performed their half-time show, and the evening concluded with a mass performance of "America." Great job to ALL of our band students! |
"Marching Falcons" Perform at Oak Park Tailgate Party
On Tuesday, September 18th, the WRHS Marching Band gave up their usual day of practice to visit our friends at Oak Park Retirement Community. Activities director, Karen Leonard, was hosting a Carolina Panthers Tailgate Party and the band provided entertainment with all of their Friday night stands tunes and a standstill performance of the halftime show. Thanks to all who were able to participate in bringing the band experience to Oak Park's Tailgate Party!
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WRHS Performs Anthem for the Woodleaf Tomato Festival
On Saturday, August 18th, Abe, Johne, Sammy, JJ, Dylan and Jaden provided the national anthem for the annual Woodleaf Tomato Festival held at Unity Presbyterian Church. The festival features local music groups, dancers, arts, crafts, vendors, food and all manner of tomatoes, tomato recipes, tomato queens, tomato eating contests and much more! If you missed it, be sure to come out next year!
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2018 Band Camp Ends with Successful Preview Show!
The 2018 season began in mid July with staff retreat, a week of sectionals and then a week of full band rehearsal. This year, we battled rain off and on for weeks but still wrapped up with our annual Band Camp Preview where students showcased musical and visual techniques, pre-game for Friday night and about 4 minutes of their 2018 production entitled, "The Sounds of Silence." It's going to be a great season! Be sure to come check them out in person!
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West Rowan Alum Performs with Phantom Regiment
On July 29th, the Marching Falcons traveled to Wake Forest's BB&T Field to watch the 31st edition of NightBeat, a Drum & Bugle Corps competition. This year, we had the privilege of watching WRHS Alum, Matthew Langford (Class of 2015), in his second season with Phantom Regiment. Matthew is among the growing number of West Rowan graduates to join the ranks of Drum Corps International, and also serves as the head drum major at ASU. We're proud of all our students, both current and former, and wish the best of luck to those auditioning for the 2019 season of DCI!
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2018 West Rowan Student Leadership Staff Retreat
For several days prior to band camp, the student leadership team for the "Marching Falcons" participated in their annual "staff retreat" focusing on team-building, problem-solving, character-development, conflict-resolution, planning for the upcoming season and more! There were a lot of difficult tasks and conversations, but the group did a great job and enjoyed a healthy dose of fun and bonding. We're already excited for the 2018 season! :-D
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Graduation Ceremony: Congratulations, Class of 2018!
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WRHS Brass Quintet Plays at the Patriot's Flag Concourse
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East & West Rowan Drums Lead Relay for Life Survivor Lap
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WRHS Percussionists Accompany Rowan Youth Orchestra
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WRHS Bands Perform for Oak Park Retirement Community
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WRHS Band/Chorus Members Help to Host EdCamp Rowan
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WRHS Wind Ensemble Receives "Superior" Rating at MPA!
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WRHS Student Performs with Fusion Indoor Percussion
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East and West Rowan Combine for Early Spring Concert
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12 West Students Perform with 2018 All-County Honor Band
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6 WRHS Students Perform at UNCG Carolina Band Festival
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WRHS Students Perform in 2nd Annual WCU Honor Band
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WRHS Students Perform in 2nd Annual UNCC Honor Band
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WRHS Students Selected for 8th Annual UNCW Honor Band
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"Marching Falcons" in 2017 Mooresville Christmas Parade
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Veterans Day Parades Visit Trinity Oaks, VA and Salisbury
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WRHS Students Attend 3rd Annual GWU Trumpet Summit
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"Marching Falcons" Place 1st at ERHS "Mustang Classic!"
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WRHS "Marching Falcons" on Homecoming Court!
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And the Winner of the John Deere Mower Raffle Is....
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West Rowan Hosts Rowan Marching Band Preview Show!
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County Bands Record Soundtrack for Literacy Video
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WRHS Performs Anthem for the Woodleaf Tomato Festival
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2017 Band Camp Ends with Successful Preview Show!
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West Rowan Alum Performs with Phantom Regiment
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6th Annual WRHS Mattress Sale Fundraiser
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2017 West Rowan Student Leadership Staff Retreat
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Drum Majors Attend Western Carolina "Summer Symposium"
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2017 West Rowan High School Graduation Ceremony!
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Successful First Day of 2017 Marching Band Wind Training!
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2017 West Rowan High School Prom Queen - Emma Eremie!
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East & West Rowan Drumlines Open for 2017 Relay for Life
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WRHS Band Members Assist with 6th Grade Recruiting
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The West Rowan HS Band Goes to Walt Disney World!
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WRHS Wind Ensemble Receives "Superior" Rating at MPA!
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Saxophone Quartet Performs at St. Luke's Lutheran
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2017 West Rowan All-County Honor Band Members!
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WRHS Students Selected for UNCG Carolina Band Festival!
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WRHS Students Perform with Salisbury Symphony!
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WRHS Students Selected for 2017 All-District Honor Band!
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West Rowan Band Awarded NC Lions Club Lifetime Membership
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Four WRHS Students to Perform with Salisbury Symphony!
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6th Annual "Winter Winds" Play for Salvation Army Kettle
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WRHS Students Selected for Western Carolina Honor Band!
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"Marching Falcons" in Annual Cleveland Christmas Parade
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WRHS Students Selected for 7th Annual UNCW Honor Band
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"Marching Falcons" March in 2016 Holiday Caravan Parade
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Veterans Day Parade visits Trinity Oaks, VA and Salisbury
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West Rowan Alum Performs at 2016 NCMEA Convention
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"Marching Falcons" Celebrate 15 Seniors at Senior Night!
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"Marching Falcons" Place 1st at 2016 "Pirate Cove Classic"
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"Marching Falcons" Place 1st at 2016 "Mustang Classic!"
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"Marching Falcons" on Homecoming Court!
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Dr. Ron Turbyfill Returns to the Podium for Homecoming!
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"Marching Falcons" Place 1st at "Showcase of Champions"
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Four Students Represent WRHS Band in RSS Data Meeting
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WRHS Drum Line Plays for Rowan-Salisbury Celebration!
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West Rowan Principal named RSS "Principal of the Year!"
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West Rowan "Marching Falcons" Debut NEW UNIFORMS!
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WRHS Student Plays for RSS Beginning Teacher Breakfast
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"Marching Falcons" Working Hard at Band Camp!
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5th Annual West Rowan High School Band Mattress Sale!
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"Marching Falcons" Basics Camp and Opening Parent Meeting!
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West Rowan Student Leadership Team Staff Retreat!
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Drum Majors Attend Western Carolina "Summer Symposium"
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West Rowan High School 2016 Graduation Day!
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2016 Marching Band Gets Early Start with "Wind Training!"
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Solo & Ensemble Participants Bring Home "Superiors!"
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WRHS Jazz Band Performs at Mt. Ulla EOG Pep Rally
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Percussion Masterclass and Rehearsal with Dr. Van Hassel
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Guest Clinic and Performance by UNCP Jazz Combo
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WRHS Student Performs Solo with Salisbury Symphony!
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West Rowan Band Pancake Supper a Success!
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WRHS Trombone Trio Performs for Special Olympics
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WRHS Wind Ensemble Earns 4 Straight "Superior" Ratings!
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Collegiate Showcase Percussion Recital
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WRHS Student Performs at 2016 Carolina Band Festival
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WRHS Students attend Woodwind Day at UNC School of the Arts
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WRHS Band Members Play for Salvation Army Kettle
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2 Students Perform with Mitchell Community Band
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3 WRHS Students Perform with St. John's Mens Chorus
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The WINNER of the 2015 UTV Raffle is.....
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8 WRHS Students Perform at UNCW Honor Band Clinic
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Two WRHS Alumni Perform in UNCW's top Jazz Ensemble
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WRHS Music Students Perform in "The Knight at Dawn"
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Guest Clinicians Skype in to the WRHS Band Room!
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8 West Rowan Students Accepted to UNCW Honor Band
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West Rowan Alum Performs with ASU Wind Ensemble
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West Rowan Alumni Perform with UNC-Wilmington
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West Rowan Alumni Perform with UNC-Pembroke
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"Marching Falcons" earn 3rd place at "Pirate Cove Classic"
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2015 "Marching Falcons" 8th Grade Invitational
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WRHS and JCHS Brass Ensemble Perform National Anthem
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Berkley and Camryn on 2015 Homecoming Court!
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440th Army Band Provides Clinics to WRHS Students
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WRHS Students Perform for 9th Annual Tomato Festival
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WRHS Alum Finishes 2nd Season with Phantom Regiment
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4th Annual West Rowan Band Mattress Sale a Success!
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WRHS Alumnus Performs with Rowan Big Band All-Stars
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WRHS Student Performs with Salisbury Symphony
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Congratulations to our 2015 Senior Class!
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WRHS plays for Senior Awards and Mt. Ulla EOG Pep Rally!
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WRHS Brass Quintet Plays at Flag Changing Ceremony
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West Rowan plays for Hurley & Woodleaf EOG Pep Rallies!
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West Student Provides Groundbreaking Music... Literally!
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WRHS Bands Perform for Oak Park Retirement Community
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WRHS Student Finalist for Hayes Young Artist Scholarship
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4 WRHS Students attend the 2015 UNCG Honor Band!
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WRHS Student performs under direction of Robert Sheldon
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Novel-Trees on Main.... with Saxophone!
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Matthew Langford heads to All-American Marching Band!
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WRHS Band Members Play for Salvation Army Kettle
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WRHS Alumni Perform with UNC-Wilmington
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Four WRHS Band Alumni lead Macy's Parade!
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UNC-Greensboro 1st Annual Percussion Symposium
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WRHS Alumnus Performs with UNC-Pembroke
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WRHS Students Accepted to the UNCW Honor Band!
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"Marching Falcons" Named GRAND CHAMPION!
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"Marching Falcons" Earn 1st Place with "Superior" Rating
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Congratulations to Matthew Langford on his selection to the 2015 US Army All-American Marching Band!
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